Slitter Line Operator
About The Position
The Slitter Line Operator sets up, operates, and maintains slitting equipment to cut large rolls of material into specified widths while meeting quality, safety, and production requirements. The role also supports warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory organization, and the safe movement and packaging of steel coils using applicable material-handling equipment. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive, nonexempt position in the Warehouse & Terminals department. The schedule averages 40 hours per week, with scheduled overtime as needed. The operator must be flexible to work varying hours, including nights and weekends. No overnight travel is required, and the role has no supervisory responsibilities. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, including THC testing in accordance with company policy, and a criminal background check.
Requirements
- 6 months to 1 year of previous manufacturing or slitting-line experience.
- Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, time management, initiative, reliability, and personal accountability.
- Ability to collaborate with supervisors, quality control, and other operators.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with forklifts, overhead cranes, track mobiles, and handheld RFID scanners.
- Experience in transportation or metals warehousing.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate slitting machinery, adjusting knives, spacers, tension, and guides to meet job specifications.
- Monitor production and inspect finished material.
- Record measurements and production data.
- Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues.
- Load and unload material using cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Organize inventory safely and package steel coils for shipment.
- Support inbound and outbound scanning, inspect shipments for damage, pull work orders, and complete paperwork.
- Follow safe loading and unloading procedures.
Benefits
- Choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Company health and wellness program
- Discounts with preferred vendors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
